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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1969
Page
6
A scanned ad page showcases multiple used sedans from 1963 to 1966 with V eight engines automatic transmissions radios and features. Models include VAUXHALL VICTOR PONTIAC OLDSMOBILE MERCURY PLYMOUTH STUDEBAKER and CHEVROLET with prices ranging from 785 to 2175 dollars and notes of one owner and good condition.
The Old Timers defeated the losers 7 to 5 in a windy night match as Jack Gibson Albert Wark Harry Dankesreiter led the skeeter line. Johnny Perswaine Dane Lamb Don Barber Nelson Olson Bill Lonsdale Dennis Lamb Lou Carruthers and Phil Reimer starred for the winners with Reimer guarding the net. An announced rematch is set for Sunday at 2 30 PM with a strong crowd expected despite the storm.
On March 4 the MacGregor team trounced Carberry 102 to 17 before edging Gladstone 39 to 37 to finish league play undefeated. They advance to the March 22 zone tournament in Portage to determine zone representatives for the Provincial B event.
The MacGregor W.L. year focused on furnishing a hospital room in the new wing. The group catered to an agriculture dinner a wedding and aided the curling club smorgasbord. Donations supported the Agricultural Society Collegiate graduation book of remembrance and pennies for friendship. Ten members attended the district convention at Douglas with 22 quilts made and quilted this year.
Southend notes sympathy to Mr and Mrs Roy Glover on the death of Roys niece. Leona Johnson nee Glover is mentioned. Also a social note lists Sunday supper guests including Mr and Mrs Doug McGregor and Cindy with Mr and Mrs Ed Chant of town.
Public accounts tabled in the Legislature show Manitoba ended 1967-68 with a 961 361 surplus. Revenues 346 526 122 and expenditures 345 564 761. Provincial debt March 31 1968 stood at 68 952 498. Education spent the most at 109 870 975. Agriculture report notes farm industry grossed 483 000 000 in 1967-68, with farmers earning 174 597 000 after operating costs.
On Sunday March 2 at MacGregor United Church a morning baptismal service officiated by Rev Armi stead saw four children named Lisa Michelle Leckie Camarla Dawn Leckie William Larry MacDonald and Nyle Lee Pennell baptised to their respective parents Mr and Mrs Leckie Mr and Mrs Leckie Mr and Mrs MacDonald and Mr and Mrs Pennell in the ceremony.
Evangelical Mennonite Church East End MacGregor morning Sunday School 9 45 Worship 10 45 Pastor MacGregor United Church combined service Bagot Sunday School 1 30 Worship 2 00 Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada MacGregor and Sidney Rev A J Hall Bethel Church MacGregor 10 00 Sunday School 11 00 Worship 7 30 guest preacher T J Haire Calvary Tabernacle Sidney 10 30 Sunday School 11 30 Morning Prayer Everyone invited.
The Sunday School and Worship times are listed for Sidney at 11 am and Austin at 12 30 pm with a note that these are the new times. Stately, minister, emphasizes updated schedule for congregation members.
Dale Buren Gay Scora Jack Gibson Dar lene Palmer won the Pine Creek Divisional mixed bonspiel beating Daryl Gilbert Myrna Graham Jim Snaith Gloria Scora 11 9 in an 10 end final. Dale’s rink edged Glenn Quinn Linda Thomasson Rob Hill Brenda Thompson for finals. Don Mauthe Plumas rink defeated Rick Friesen from Austin for the second event with third going to Doug Thorsen Langruth. Last year’s division ends amid doubts over its continuation.
At the Alberta Fresh Vegetable Growers Association annual meeting a special committee will study the feasibility of a provincial fresh vegetable marketing board under the Agricultural Products Council. President R N Huber calls it a tentative step toward collective marketing while VP Dave Zaychuk stresses diversification after last year’s losses. Linda Pickell of Agriculture notes consumer emphasis on local identity and price quality in buying.
A miscellaneous shower will be held in honor of Miss Carole Dankesreiter on Thursday March 20 in the MacGregor Memorial Hall at 8.90 pm. An invitation is extended to every one to attend.
East View Lodge member Bill Henderson and relatives visited Brandon area friends. Fire on Tuesday February 25 at John Weiler's Garage in Edrans destroyed the building and all tools and equipment including two farm tractors. cause unknown. Johnny plans to continue work using another small garage.
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